The 2025 Subaru Forester marks the debut of the sixth generation of the longstanding go-to compact SUV. There’s plenty new, but the manufacturer also realized success is often best left alone.

More passenger space, a quieter ride and style upgrades provide a more modern appearance. But the two-row, five-passenger, square-bodied family vehicle retains what loyalists, notably mountain dwellers, appreciate. Dependability and safety matter most.

The manufacturer’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system is its signature feature. With the Forester’s higher ground clearance, moderate off-road treks are easily doable. Inclement weather travel is handled at the top of the segment’s crowd choices.

All models come standard with Subaru’s EyeSight suite of camera-based driver-assistance features. The el

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